‘Uncertain world’ causing average CMO tenure to fall
The average tenure of chief marketing officers in the US has dropped for the first time in a decade, meaning marketers now have to work even harder to prove their worth to the board.
Are CMOs wise to place so much emphasis on social media?
Thomas HobbsAs a new study claims that a majority of CMOs still struggle to prove ROI from social media ad spend, marketers are increasingly learning that placing their focus on social channels does not guarantee success.
Nearly half of CMOs claim social media has a ‘below average’ impact on profitability
Thomas HobbsDespite the rapid increase in social media ad budgets, many senior marketers remain unconvinced by its impact on their firm’s overall performance and are still failing to integrate it into their wider marketing strategies.
How television advertising is inspiring creativity across other media channels
Steve HemsleyAn ability to entertain using the best production technology and techniques means television will always be able to engage consumers with its commercials, but marketers should apply creative thinking across other media channels too.
Marketing being the ‘greatest value driver’ and removing silos: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Octopus Energy’s CEO underlining the importance of marketing to the need to remove silos, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
‘Lessons learned the hard way’: Marketers on the mistakes they made while building sustainable brands
Amrit VirdiMarketing leaders from Abel & Cole, Who Gives A Crap and Allplants share their trials and tribulations from working to become a sustainable brand.
Co-op’s top marketer on why being an ‘oversimplifier’ is his ‘superpower’ in the boardroom
Grace GollaschCo-op’s chief membership and customer officer Kenyatte Nelson says “simplicity” of communication helps him better connect with those at the top of the business to drive the importance of its membership scheme.
HSBC on the ‘double punch’ of dialling up distinctive assets
Charlotte RogersFor director of brand marketing, Sarah Mayall, the bank’s decision to hero its red hexagon logo is the “big win” of her time in role.